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25 Cards in this Set
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Affix |
one or more letters added to a base word (prefix or suffix) |
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Allegory |
a story with two meanings: literal and metaphorical |
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Allusion |
reference in literature to another person, place, event, or work |
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Antithesis |
the direct opposite |
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Bias |
the presence of the positive or negative attitude of the author |
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Connotation |
the positive or negative association/feeling of a word |
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Dialect |
language specific to a certain region or area (i.e., Philly) |
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Diction |
author's choice of words, phrases, etc |
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Dramatic Script |
the written text of a play |
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Explicit |
clearly expressed or fully stated in the text |
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Genre
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a category used to classify literary works (can be used with music)
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Hyperbole
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an exaggeration
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Implicit
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not expressed directly in the text; must infer meaning
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Monologue |
a dramatic speech, performed alone; reveals innermost thoughts |
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Motif
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a recurring image
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Red Herring
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attempt to distract the reader with irrelevant details
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Circular Argument
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states a conclusion as part of the proof
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Sweeping Generalization
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makes an oversimplified statement about a group (stereotyping)
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Satire
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a story that ridicules or examines human vice or weakness
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Soliloquy
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a speech by one speaker; many may be present during it
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Syntax
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the order of words in a sentence
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Voice
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the fluency, rhythm, etc. in a text; makes it unique to the author
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Testimonial
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attempts to persuade by using a famous person
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Repetition
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attempts to persuade by repeating the message over and over
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Bandwagon
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tries to persuade because "everyone" is doing it
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